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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803609

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This image displays a single page clipped from a newspaper or magazine and pasted into an open, aged scrapbook with a green cloth cover.

The Clipping:

  • Header: At the top, a small box identifies the source as the Boston News-Clip Bureau, located at 8 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., associated with the Christian Science Monitor, dated AUG 7 - 1945.
  • Title: The main headline reads "The Home Forum".
  • Image: Below the title is a black-and-white reproduction of a charcoal or pencil drawing. The caption identifies it as “'AUGUSTIN JORDAN AND HIS DAUGHTER ADRIENNE': A Drawing by Ingres". The artwork depicts a standing man in 19th-century formal attire, including a long coat, waistcoat, and trousers, holding a walking stick. A young girl is partially visible behind him to the left.
  • Text: Beneath the image is a lengthy article by Katharine B. Smith. The article discusses the French painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), describing him as a master of the 19th century, a leader and an innovator in French art. It analyzes his artistic style, contrasting him with Delacroix, praising his "unshakable assurance," "contemplativeness," and "detachment," and noting his focus on "qualities of character." The article specifically explains that this drawing was executed in Rome in 1817 and was intended as a companion piece to another drawing of the woman, Adrienne, and her son.
  • Citation: A line below the image credits the original artwork: "By Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in The Christian Science Monitor."

The Scrapbook:

  • The clipping is pasted onto a yellowed, off-white page of a large scrapbook. The page shows signs of age, with some discoloration along the edges.
  • The scrapbook is open, revealing the thickness of its pages with a visible spine on the left. The green paper spine or cover shows a handwritten notation "450".

In summary, the image captures a historical newspaper clipping from 1945, preserved in a scrapbook, which features an article and a reproduction of a drawing by the famous French artist Ingres, discussing his life, artistic philosophy, and the specific artwork shown.

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The image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping from "The Home Forum" dated August 7, 1945. The clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and is associated with the Christian Science Monitor from Boston, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Augustin Jordan and His Daughter Adrienne: A Drawing by Ingres."

The page includes a black-and-white illustration of a man and a young girl, presumably Augustin Jordan and his daughter Adrienne, as referenced in the title. The drawing is attributed to Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a French artist who was one of the masters of the 19th century. The text accompanying the image provides a brief biography of Ingres, mentioning his influence and his artistic style. It also discusses some of Ingres' critics and his approach to portraiture.

The page is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the green bookmark and the visible pages on either side, suggesting it is placed within a scrapbook or a book containing similar historical or artistic content. The overall appearance is aged, with the paper showing signs of wear, likely due to its age.

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This image is a printed newspaper clipping from The Home Forum, a section of the Christian Science Monitor, dated August 7, 1945. The clipping is pasted onto the page of a bound book or document, and the text and image appear aged, with a yellowed tone.

Key Elements:

  1. Headline and Date:

    • The headline reads "The Home Forum."
    • The date is "AUG 7 - 1945."
  2. Title of the Article:

    • The title of the article is "AUGUSTIN JORDAN AND HIS DAUGHTER ADRIENNE: A Drawing by Ingres."
  3. Image:

    • The image is a black-and-white sketch of a man, identified as Augustin Jordan, holding a young girl, identified as his daughter Adrienne. The man is dressed in formal attire, and the girl is wearing a long dress with a bow in her hair.
  4. Text:

    • The article discusses Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), a French master of the 19th century, and his drawing of Augustin Jordan and his daughter Adrienne. It provides insights into Ingres' style, his role in French art, and his adherence to classical traditions. The article also mentions the mutual antipathy between Ingres and other artists like Delacroix.
  5. Attribution:

    • The article credits the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, for the image.
  6. Author:

    • The article is signed by Dorothy Adlow.
  7. Additional Information:

    • There is a small printed note at the top left corner of the clipping that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU 8 Bosworth Street Boston, Mass. Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass."

The overall layout and style of the clipping suggest it is from a mid-20th-century publication, focusing on art and cultural history.

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The image shows an open book, likely an old newspaper clipping or magazine, with a drawing of a man and a child on the left page and some text on the right page. The book is open to a page with the title "The Home Forum" at the top. The drawing depicts a man and a child, and the text on the right page appears to be an article or an excerpt from a newspaper. The book is placed on a table or a flat surface.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine that is open to a section titled "The Home Forum." The page contains a drawing of a man and a young girl standing together, with the man holding the girl's hand. The drawing is accompanied by a caption that reads "Augustin Jomard and His Daughter Adrienne." The page also includes a text that provides information about Augustin Jomard and his work as a French master of the 19th century.

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The image depicts an open book or scrapbook containing a clipped newspaper article titled "The Home Forum" from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated August 7, 1945. The article is from the Christian Science Monitor, and it is located in Boston, Mass. The page features a black-and-white illustration of a man and a child, likely depicting an artistic or historical subject. The illustration is labeled as "Augustine-Dorothea Ingres (Mother and Daughter)" and is attributed to Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a renowned French Neoclassical painter.

The article discusses Ingres's work, particularly his drawing titled "Augustine-Dorothea Ingres (Mother and Daughter)", which is described as a standard by Ingres. The text highlights Ingres's skill and the significance of his work in the context of French art, noting that he was considered one of the greatest artists of the 19th century. The article also includes a critique of Ingres's style, emphasizing his meticulous approach and the enduring impact of his work on art history.

The page is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the visible page numbers ("150") and the structured layout, suggesting it is part of an archive or scrapbook documenting historical or artistic content. The overall presentation conveys a sense of historical documentation and appreciation for classical art.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Home Forum" section of the Christian Science Monitor, dated August 7, 1945. The clipping features an artwork titled "Auguste Jordan and His Daughter Areminthe," a drawing by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Above the artwork is text identifying its title and artist as well as a brief explanation of Ingres' significance in 19th-century French art.

The clipping includes an extended article discussing Ingres' style, contributions, and artistry, including his dedication to classical realism. The article highlights the delicate rendering of the father-daughter portrait and provides commentary on its significance in the broader context of the artist's work.

The clipping is pasted into a scrapbook or archival book, with visible aged paper and a slight yellowish tone likely due to wear and aging of the document. There is also a label that reads "Boston News-Clip Bureau," indicating the source of the clipping.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, Christian Science Monitor, dated August 7, 1945. The heading at the top of the clipping reads "The Home Forum."

There is an old black-and-white illustration titled "Augustin Jordan and His Daughter Adrienne," a drawing by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The drawing portrays a man standing with a young girl standing beside him, holding onto his garment. The man wears a long coat and cravat, while the girl wears a dress with a bonnet.

Beneath the illustration, there is an article discussing Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a French artist from the nineteenth century, his style, and critiques of his work. The text discusses his influence in the art world and the emotional detachment perceived in his portraiture. The article also mentions the particular drawing shown, describing its elements and context within Ingres' body of work.

The entire clipping is affixed on a plain page within a larger bound book or album. The faces in the illustration have been purposely obscured or blurred in the image.

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This image shows an open book with an article from a newspaper or magazine pasted onto one of its pages. The article is titled "The Home Forum" and is dated "AUG 7 1945". It is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and is attributed to the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.

The article features a large illustration with caption text underneath it. The caption text refers to "Accident-Johnny and His Daughter Anne-Dorothea," a drawing by Ingres from 1789. It discusses the artistic merits of Ingres' work, including its standard for classic beauty during the time. The article appears to describe a historical context or significance behind the drawing, and provides an appraisal of Ingres' talent as an artist.

The visible text also contains references to various artistic qualities, like "truth in conception," "the power of line," and praise for Ingres' quality of work. Additionally, it seems to mention the interaction between the subjects of the drawing which contributes to the narrative behind the artwork.

The rest of the book shows several pages with the tops visible, indicating that this is one page within a larger collection, likely a scrapbook or compilation of similar articles.

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This is a page from a scrapbook or archival album. It features a clipped newspaper illustration mounted on a beige page. The main clipping has a masthead reading “The Home Forum” and above it a small label that says “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU … Christian Science Monitor … BOSTON, MASS.” with a date line that appears to read Aug 7, 1945.

The central image is a drawing of a man in a long coat standing beside a child, both facing front. The illustration has a dotted or halftone background and the faces are not fully detailed. There is a small handwritten note or number in blue pencil near the top of the image. Below the image, there is a caption that mentions “Augustin Jordan and his Daughter Adnent” and a reference to a drawing by Ingres, followed by a block of descriptive text in a narrow column. A longer strip of text continues downward from the bottom edge of the page, appearing as a detached newspaper column.

The page itself looks aged, with yellowed clipping paper and a green-bound scrapbook visible on the left. The overall scene has a vintage, documentary feel.